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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,414.72 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,414.72 and 358.56 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,414.72 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,414.72 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,414.72 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 507,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,262.00/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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